An International Holding Company (IHC) is a company resident in Malta formed with the object of holding overseas investments and to distribute that income to non-residents. Non-resident shareholders of IHCs qualify for a full refund of the Maltese tax paid by the company on profits and gains arising from “participating holdings” when such profits are distributed.

Malta International Holding Companies "IHCs"

• Tax-efficient European onshore holding company
• Normal corporate tax rate on worldwide income at 35%
• Possible effective tax rates on holding income of 0-6.25%
• Confidential shareholding possible
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